Saxony State Youth Choir

The Saxony State Youth Choir unites young, music-loving singers aged 15 to 27 from all parts of Saxony under the umbrella of the Saxon Choral Association. A wide dynamic and musical range, a varied repertoire and - according to the press - a "unique, unmistakable sense of sound" are the hallmarks of this select ensemble.
The choir meets for up to six project phases a year (weekends or extended weekends, e.g. over public holidays) to rehearse and perform selected a cappella programs with professional standards and under professional guidance. One project phase per year is dedicated to choral symphonic works, which are realized with cooperation partners from all over Saxony. Concert tours at home and abroad complete the spectrum of the still young choir.
Founded in 2008 by Marcus Friedrich, the choir also fulfills an educational mission in addition to its artistic aspirations. The Landesjugendchor sees itself as an ambassador for communal singing and represents this in concerts and at festivals. Since 2015, the artistic direction has been in the hands of Ron-Dirk Entleutner.